Will the courts come up in this week's debates? The second round of presidential debates for Democratic candidates kicks off tonight. We’ll be watching and listening for statements on how important the courts are. As we face the possibility of President Trump confirming his 150th judge to a lifetime seat this week, it’s crucial that we learn how candidates plan to address the harm this administration has done to our courts. AFJ President Nan Aron asks, “Will they prioritize federal judicial nominations to remedy the damage done by Trump’s court-packing? And will these candidates look for individuals who understand that the Constitution protects all our rights, rather than individuals who only seek to protect the rights of the powerful?” Trump’s judges have records opposing voting rights, consumers’ rights, LGBTQ rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights, reproductive rights, environmental safeguards, and more. You can read more about the first two years of troubling judicial nominees in our report, Trump’s Attacks on Our Justice System. | |
